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2014 Map of North Point

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of North Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lake Huron defines the rugged eastern edge of Alpena, where a complex network of bays and coves carves into the Michigan shoreline. The landscape is characterized by its dramatic hydrology, featuring larger bodies like Thunder Bay and Misery Bay alongside smaller, more secluded features such as El Cajon Bay and Roberts Cove. Inland, the terrain is dotted with freshwater bodies including Elbow Lake and Grass Lake, which are connected by a light network of local routes like N Point Rd and Indian Rd.

This coastal geography includes several significant landforms and offshore islands, most notably Crooked Island and Round Island positioned off Potter Point. To the south, the land tapers toward the prominent North Point and Whitefish Point, marking the entrance to the broader bay area. The arrangement of these points and bays illustrates the natural harbor conditions that have historically influenced maritime activity and shoreline settlement patterns in this part of Alpena County.